(1):

(v. t.) To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try.

(2):

(v. t.) To lead, or endeavor to lead, into evil; to entice to what is wrong; to seduce.

(3):

(v. t.) To endeavor to accomplish or reach; to attempt.

(4):

(v. t.) To endeavor to persuade; to induce; to invite; to incite; to provoke; to instigate.